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Golic & Smetty
by DraftKings
Golic & Smetty brings you a breakdown of everything in the headlines of sports, pop culture and news from a football player who isn’t sure if it’s a social media app or the sound a clock makes and a woman who had to ask how to dial on a rotary phone. Catch Mike Golic and Jessica Smetana every week for their thoughts on everything from football to fashion on Golic and Smetty.
Episodes
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The Grand Finale: Stugotz Joins from Radio Row in Vegas, Bye to Belichick? + Pro Bowl Problems & Lewis Hamilton | Golic & Smetty
SPOILER ALERT: All good things must come to an end (cliché I know). Golic & Smetty are coming to you from Radio Row in Las Vegas for Super Week to bring you this week’s final episode. Okay, not just this week’s final episode, but the show’s final episode. It wouldn’t be a grand finale if we…
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NFL Conference Championships, Super Bowl Conspiracies + Notre Dame’s Maddy Westbeld & the Popular Rise of Women’s Sports | Golic & Smetty
Mike and Jess reflect on the NFL Conference Championship Sunday, with a focus on it being Jess's personal Super Bowl day experience. She shares details about the food spread at her party, featuring an impressive seafood boil and a surprise guest appearance from a co-worker on The Dan Le Batard...
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Charles McDonald on Lamar Jackson, Legacy Match-ups + Front Office Fights, AFC & NFC Picks + NBA History | Golic & Smetty
Golic and Smetty are joined by Charles McDonald, NFL Writer for Yahoo! Sports, and host of The Exempt List podcast. McDonald shares his reaction to being in Baltimore over the weekend, witnessing the Ravens eliminate the Texans from the race to Las Vegas. He praises Lamar Jackson, considering him…
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The College & NFL Coaching Crisis + Wild Card Weekend & Divisional Round Picks | Golic & Smetty
Mike starts today off by sharing a travel horror story from his weekend trip after the Cowboys v Packers game. Golic recounts his experience calling the game and shares his halftime thoughts. The duo discusses the lackluster wild card weekend, with the Lions game being the only stand out. The...
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Michigan: Cheaters to Champions, NFL Playoff Picks + Miami Mafia | Golic & Smetty
Disclaimer: Today’s episode is heavy on the College Football National Championship and NFL Playoffs. Viewers and listeners advise. Golic kicks off today by mentioning being in Smetty’s neck of the woods to call the Bills vs Dolphins game over the weekend. Jess was sweet enough to make the trip…
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New Year’s Bowl Breakdown, Sacrificial Pop-Tarts, Championship Picks + Wild NFL Matchups | Golic & Smetty
In the first episode of 2024, Mike and Jess reflect on their New Year's Eve celebrations, with Golic sharing his preference for not staying up until midnight anymore. The hosts discuss the diminishing charm of New Year's Eve as one ages, drawing a parallel to birthdays losing their appeal. New...
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2023 Wrapped: Some of the Best Conversations of the Year | Golic & Smetty
Looking back on 2023, we’re resharing a few moments from Golic & Smetty. Including interviews from Ryan Nanni, Rebecca Lobo, Michael Lombari and more! As always, we appreciate you watching, listening, and following along all year. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Follow Mike and Jess on…
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Holiday Gifting, Current State of the NFL + College Conference Chaos & Recruits vs Transfers | Golic & Smetty
In this festive episode, Golic and Jess dive into the holiday spirit, sharing stories about Christmas presents and recalling memorable surprises. The conversation touches on the Steelers' uncertain season and the potential fate of coach Mike Tomlin. The duo analyzes AFC North rankings and...
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Jason Fitz on NFL MVP Race, Rules of Officiating + Transfer Portal Transactions & Bowl Drama | Golic & Smetty
Happy Birthday Golic! Smetty is out, so we have Jason Fitz from Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports Radio joining the show from Vegas. He helps celebrate by bringing a gift for Mike on-air. The two swap stories from their time together at ESPN in honor of their friendship, leading to a funny story about...
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Florida State Fiasco, the NCAA is Unbowlievable + NFL Division Ranks & Blue Bloods | Golic & Smetty
Mike and Jess start by catching up on their weekend, sharing their mutual love for Publix foods, and poking fun at internet trolls who can’t move on from being angry. They discuss the challenges faced by the college football selection committee in making tough decisions, particularly expressing...
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Florida State’s Impact on the College Football Playoffs, the Crumbling AFC + Classic Christmas Debates - EP 85
Golic and Smetty share their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing holiday meals and memorable moments, including a fellow DraftKings co-worker’s unusual Turkey Day food choices. They delve into college football, debating playoff scenarios and the potential impact of Florida State's undefeated...
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Rivalry Week, Big 12 Debate, Canada Canned + Chiefs Drop the Ball + Vegas GP Recap - EP 84
Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode! Before we dive into the wild world of sports, Mike and Jess discuss Turkey Day. Jess opposes the classic meal choices and is sick of turkey; Mike challenges her being over it all in her late 20s. Ham, roasted chicken, whatever your preference – they agree…
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Double Football Fires, Michigan Blame Game, Buffalow Can’t Be Trusted + F1 Fail - EP 83
Mike and Jess analyze the aftermath of Texas A&M's victory over Mississippi State, highlighting the double firings of coaches Jimbo Fisher and Zach Arnett. The discussion delves into the questionable decision-making behind Fisher's $76 million buyout and its potential implications for contract...
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Mich-again’s Soap Opera, NFL + College Playoff Predictions + F1 Golf - EP 82
Golic is coming to you live from sleep-deprived Arizona. The darkness has taken over and just like the rest of (most) of us, daylight savings has us all exhausted. The Smetana household has made an exciting significant purchase, much to the surprise of an anti-appliance member. Jess had a…
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NIL & Legal Expert Kristi Dosh, Golic’s Halloween Rules, College Coach Crisis + Quick NFL Round-Up - EP 81
Golic and Smetty discuss their struggles to connect at Notre Dame games, causing Mike to miss Jess' famous baked goods. They shift to Halloween candy rules, emphasizing the importance of giving out full-size candy bars. They debate the appropriateness of unusual treats like hard-boiled eggs and...
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Coffee Course 101, 49ers No Longer NFL’s Golden Child, Michigan Under Fire (AGAIN) + F1 Drama - EP 80
After a two-week hiatus, Golic is back! Jess joins from the New York studio and is happy to be back with her “tiny coffee”, prompting an in-depth conversation about the difference between European and American coffee. Mike gets a coffee 101 crash course where he learns that Starbucks does not…
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Harry Lyles Jr. on Upsets & Pac-12, Top 5 Best GameDay Crowds, Atlanta Braves + Crazy Hydration Routines - EP 79
While Golic is still out, Smetty is joined by ESPN Countdown to GameDay host, Sideline Reporter and occasional Around the Horn participant, Harry Lyles Jr.! The two friends reminisce on seeing the SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway musical and are still stunned at the news from earlier in the year...
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All Things College Football with Lucy Rohden, Zora Stephenson & Gojo + WNBA Finals - EP 78
We’ve got a guest packed show as Golic is out traveling this week after calling Monday Night Football. First up is The Dan LeBatard Show’s very own Lucy Rohden! Smetty asks Rohden about attending the Red River Rivalry game. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners and Lucy lost to the fried fair foods....
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Touchdown Jesus vs the Devils, Best & Worst in the NFL and a Big MVP Match-up EP 77
Before we get into sports, Mike is NOT happy that Jess continues to bake with fruit, but they can both agree that taste palettes change with age. Jess comes for Chipotle arguing that they are no longer the gourmet king of quick food. Sam Hartman is the new Joe Burrow, according to TikTok. Taylor...
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Buckeyes Fight the Irish, Head Coach Niele Ivey Talks ND Women’s Basketball, & NFL Relationship Conspiracy Theory - EP 76
The two Notre Dame grads are coming off a disappointing loss over the weekend to Ohio State. Despite the mistakes made all around (mostly the coaching staff), Golic still believes in Sam Hartman and his team. Smetty is quick to come to her Fighting Irish’s defense discussing the ways in which…
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Dan Wetzel on the Coach Prime Effect, WTF MNF, Fighting the Buckeyes + F1 - EP 75
The title says it, but seriously Monday Night Football WTF was that?! NFL Week 2 ended with last night’s double header, featuring New Orleans at Carolina and Cleveland at Pittsburgh. Smetty’s Steelers came through with a dub thanks to their stud like defense. The offense…that’s another story. The...
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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of NFL Week 1, College Football Continues to Surprise Us, & Coco Gauff Can’t Be Stopped - EP 74
Mike and Jess start off with the shocking Monday night game where the Jets hosted the Bills to close out Week 1 of the 2023 season. They break down the Aaron Rodgers injury, what it means for the Jets moving forward and the amazing fact that…the Jets STILL WON. Jess questions if the field...
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College Football Week 1 Recap with Ryan Nanni, Golic is On the Road for Week 1 NFL, US Open Has a Star in Coco Gauff & F1 Better Watch Their Problem Ep 73
Mike and Jess are joined by Ryan Nanni of Shutdown Fullcast! Ryan admits that Jess and Gojo are the only people who could make him excited to go see a Notre Dame game. Nanni goes over a metric tracker he created for the Iowa football team this season based on VERY specific numbers related to a...
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Notre Dame Win & Ireland Trip Recap, Worst Day in the NFL, Matt Stafford Can’t Hang, Simone Biles, Coco Gauff & more! - Ep. 72
Mike and Jess are stateside again after watching their Fighting Irish put the dub in Dublin. While the duo recaps their trip, Golic shares his story of how he finally ended up in Ireland and it is what travel nightmares are made of. All was soon forgotten when Mike got to meet an iconic superstar...
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World Cup Win, Revisiting 80 for Brady with Charlotte Wilder and NFL Preseason with Charles McDonald - Ep. 71
The luck of the Irish is not on Golic’s side as he keeps trying to make his way to Ireland for Notre Dame’s big game against Navy this weekend, but travel plans just won’t let him. So, Smetty takes the reins for this episode with Charlotte Wilder, Co-Host of Oddball and guest on The Dan Le Batard...
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Notre Dame season preview with Pete Sampson and World Cup recap with Rosie White - Ep. 70
Golic & Smetty are double booked, as Pete Sampson, from The Athletic, and Rosie White, former Olympian and World Cup soccer player with New Zealand, join the show. Mike and Jess breakdown the latest moves in the NFL before a deep dive on Notre Dame ahead of their Week 0 game vs. Navy in Ireland.…
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Washington Huskies Coach Kalen DeBoer talks Pac-12 realignment & 2023 expectations - Ep. 69
University of Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer joins the show on the heels of the Big Ten’s announcement that Washington and Oregon will also join the conference in 2024 as college sports realignment heats up once again. What does it mean for Washington Football as they start their final season...
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Shark Attacks, Barbie review, Women’s World Cup and Everyone Loved Raymond - Ep. 68
Golic & Smetty are back from vacation and with a ton of sports to talk about, naturally shark attacks are the main topic of discussion. Mike had and awesome time playing with celebrities at the American Century Championship, and certainly wasn’t discouraged as he was asked where the real...
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Fitzgerald fired, Huggins fighting, Vlad smashes & Ricciardo returns - Ep. 67
Golic & Smetty are back after the holiday with a jam-packed episode. Mike and Jess react to Pat Fitzgerald’s dismissal from Northwestern and the details of the incidents and timeline of events. Also in college sports, Bob Huggins has an interesting defense for his fight with West Virginia.…
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Everyone is bad at golf: a recap of the Golic Family Foundation's SubPar Classic! - Ep. 66
Mike and Jess are fresh off the golf course at Notre Dame for this week's Golic & Smetty. The Golic Family Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual SubPar Classic to benefit charitable organizations in the greater South Bend community. Despite a driving rain, Jess managed to sink a couple putts, get…
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Searching the Titanic, LACC review & WNBA season off and running with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo - Ep. 65
Golic & Smetty welcome The Athletic and Just Women Sports, WNBA and women’s college basketball reporter and writer, Lyndsey D’Arcangelo to get the scoop on the start of the WNBA season. Can the Aces be stopped, when will we finally see WNBA expansion, and a little inside info on the Stefon...
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Golf’s future after “merger” and picks for the U.S. Open with Jason Sobel - Ep. 64
Golic & Smetty get help from The Action Network’s Jason Sobel to explain the PGA TOUR and LIV merger. Should we still call it a merger and what will golf look like in the coming years? Jason explains the best he can before diving into what to look for ahead of the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles...
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Rohan Nadkarni on Jokic and Ice Cream & Anna Dua on Lord Stanley and Calzones - Ep. 63
Golic & Smetty return in a BIG way after a holiday weekend. Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated joins to breakdown the NBA Finals from a unique perspective. He was one of the last people to get a national interview with Nikola Jokic and growing up as a Heat fan, he's seen Heat Culture firsthand....
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Lebron upstages Carmelo’s retirement and who REALLY won the PGA Championship? - Ep. 62
Golic & Smetty are back to give their thoughts on another huge weekend in sports. Nuggets sweep up with Lebron’s Lakers as Lebron mulls retirement possibly. The WNBA has an awesome opening weekend as Brittney Griner returns and the W’s “SuperTeam Era” begins. In the same fashion that LeBron was…
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Jokic needs a ring, Notre Dame Spring Sports dominating & stop Schedule Release videos? - Ep. 61
Golic & Smetty bask in the success of Notre Dame’s Spring sports as the Women’s and Men’s Lacrosse teams are deep in the tournament and the Softball team. Tons of storylines in the NBA as Lakers and Nuggets face off in the Conference Finals; who needs a championship more this year? Jokic or…
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Sara Civian wants a Kraken-Panthers Cup Final, Jess saves a wedding & Flop or Foul in Phoenix? - Ep. 60
Golic & Smetty are joined by Too Many Men host, Sara Civian to breakdown the NHL Playoffs. Kraken and Panthers are looking good as they continue to move on as underdogs. The Blackhawks are ready to pick Connor Beard as the 1st pick in the NHL Draft, so Sara gives her scouting report. Do we need…
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Steelers nail the Draft, Bruins historic collapse and F1 Miami time! - Ep. 59
Golic & Smetty recap the NFL Draft. Who were the winners and losers? Jess likes what the Steelers did, the Eagles load up on Bulldogs, but what on Earth are the Lions doing? Major losses in Round 1 of NBA and NHL Playoffs. Giannis may not feel like the season was a failure, but fans in Boston...
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Michael Lombardi joins for NFL Draft Week and the Rodgers trade to New York - Ep. 58
Golic & Smetty are joined by former NFL GM and VSiN host, Michael Lombardi to break down this years class and storylines. He gives insight to what goes on inside war rooms and how the QBs stack up this year. Aaron Rodgers is finally on the move and Lombardi thinks it’s Super Bowl or bust for New...
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Jalen Hurts gets his money, Anthony Bass pops off on Twitter & mind games from Logan Roy? - Ep. 57
Golic & Smetty welcome in the NBA and NHL playoffs, weigh-in on the great Twitter debate of Airline etiquette, discuss Jalen Hurts extension and recap the latest 2 episodes of HBO’s Succession. Jess recaps her trip to the RBC Heritage this weekend, her golf tournament viewing strategy and...
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A fight for Smetty’s podcast loyalty and Outer Banks season 3 finale | Golic & Smetty - Ep. 56
Golic & Smetty recap the Masters and the WNBA Draft, plus dive into season 3 of the Netflix show, Outer Banks (spoiler alert). Mike fights for Jess’s podcast loyalty with Kate Fagan as they discuss pickle ball etiquette. Hey, guy, don’t tell Jess how to hold her racquet. NBA Play-ins are on as we...
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Rebecca Lobo and Micah Shrewsberry join the show to talk NCAA Tournaments - Ep. 55
Big NCAA Tournament finale as Basketball Hall of Famer, Rebecca Lobo and new Notre Dame head coach, Micah Shrewsberry join the show. Rebecca talks the Final Four in Dallas, the call of the game and the hoopla on social media involving Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Then, the newest member of the...
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“GoJo” goes to the Taylor Swift concert and Caitlin Clark’s on fire - Ep. 54
Golic & Smetty get the Taylor Swift concert recap from "GoJo", talk Caitlin Clark, backup dancers, Lamar Jackson and the annual NFL Coaches picture. Mike Jr. and Jess gang up on Mike because he's elderly and come up with the next hit reality TV show. There's a lot riding on the Lamar Jackson...
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True Madness this year, who’s on 1st (in 3rd) in F1 and NFL QB questions linger - Ep. 53
Don't be late to this episode because Jess was an hour early thanks to Arizona and the Uniform Time Act. Golic & Smetty recap a WILD weekend in College Basketball and F1. Who's in 3rd? Literally, who? Fernando Alonso, I think. Upsets everywhere in the Women's and Men's brackets with only 4 of 8…
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NCAA Tournament betting preview with Julian Edlow plus NFL guys getting the bag in free agency - Ep. 52
Golic & Smetty skip Spring Break and continue the grind by recapping The Last of Us, the Women’s Tournament and NFL Free Agency. DraftKings’ analyst and host of the Unreasonable Odds podcast, Julian Edlow, joins the show to break down the Men’s bracket and who he is betting on the next two weeks....
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Golic & Smetty catch up on their TV watching, Lamar gets tagged and Rodgers latest - Ep. 51
Golic & Smetty is back after a mini break. Mike and Jess catch up on what they've been watching lately, including The Last of Us. Mike has a bone to pick with Jess on her LOTR fandom, and what do they think about Netflix's Full Swing docuseries on about golf? How does it compare to F1's Drive to...
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SBLVII recap from the sidelines and bad turf in AZ & partying next year in Vegas - Ep.50
Golic & Smetty recap Super Bowl week, the Waste Management Open, and look ahead to the offseason storylines. Was the holding call the correct call? How was Rihanna's halftime performance? And did the 16th holes at TPC Scottsdale live up to the hype? Check out the Super Bowll recap as Golic &…
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Golic & Smetty from Radio Row in Arizona - Predictions, Waste Management and being a house guest - Ep. 49
Golic & Smetty are on Radio Row for this week's episode. Mike Jr. joins the show to talk the Waste Management Open, their experience at TPC Scottsdale, Drew Brees putting his hands under Gojo's butt, Notre Dame's new offensive coordinator search and of course, the big game between the Chiefs and...
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Report Card for Refs in CIN-KC, love for Pro Bowl long snappers and the next 49ers QB - Ep. 48
Golic & Smetty get ready for their trip to Radio Row in Phoenix for the Super Bowl. They breakdown Golic Family Mini Golf matches, the conference championship games, the 49ers next move, Tom Brady's next spot and what they are excited for during Super Bowl week. Golic and Rihanna is the picture…
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Conference Championship game picks, the Cowboys final play, Golic takes an L, and is Josh Allen Elite? - Ep. 47
Golic & Smetty look back to the divisional round with broadcasting and family teammate, Mike Golic Jr. What on earth was going on with the Cowboys final play? More importantly, what's the communication like in the last few moments of the game? Golic Sr. goes off on today's technology, as old men...
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Divisional Round Playoff Preview and where will Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson be playing next year? - Ep. 46
Golic & Smetty recap Super Wild Card Weekend and breakdown the Divisional round matchups coming up this weekend. Who's to blame for the Chargers blown lead? Can the Jaguars keep pace with the Chiefs? Will the Giants continue their playoff run against the Eagles? Is Buffalo the team of destiny…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Golic & Smetty brings you a breakdown of everything in the headlines of sports, pop culture and news from a football player who isn’t sure if it’s a social media app or the sound a clock makes and a woman who had to ask how to dial on a rotary phone. Catch Mike Golic and Jessica Smetana every week for their thoughts on everything from football to fashion on Golic and Smetty.
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Golic & Smetty brings you a breakdown of everything in the headlines of sports, pop culture and news from a football player who isn’t sure if it’s a social media app or the sound a clock makes and a woman who had to ask how to dial on a rotary phone. Catch Mike Golic and Jessica Smetana every week...
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